Angie Fischer and Sarah Brogren-Haynes, Co-Chairs
Student Exhibitions Coming Up Soon!  DRAW YOUR DREAMS Eligibility: K-8 Grade, One entry per student Limitations: Students create a 9” X 12” drawing of what they dream of becoming when they grow up. Jurying: 12 winners (from the first 400 entries received) will receive $1,000 contributions to a NEST 529 College Savings Plan account Deadline: September 30, 2015  Exhibition of student work, November 18-20th, at the Nebraska Association of School Boards Conference in LaVista, Nebraska. Eligibility: K-12 Grade, Each NATA member may display two student pieces of 2-dimensional art Limitations: No larger than 12X18 or matted 16X22 Deadline: November 11, 2015  Eligibility: 7-12 Grade Limitations: 2D or 3D artwork Jurying: All entries will be entered uploaded digitally at artandwriting.org Judging will still be based on ORIGINALITY, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, and EXPRESSION and separated into three grade level categories: 7 & 8, 9 & 10, and 11 & 12. Entry Fee: $5.00 per individual submission $20 per portfolio submission *If students qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch the fees will be waived Deadline: January 11, 2016 NAEA RECEIVES 2015 LEADERSHIP GRANT FOR MUSEUMS FROM IMLS RESTON, VA – SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 – The National Art Education Association (NAEA) announced today that it has received a prestigious National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Washington, DC. The grant will be used to fund a study that will be conducted jointly with the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) examining the impact of single visit programs to art museums on K-12 students. -See more- NAEA Virtual Conference September 26 Join colleagues from around the world to gain fresh lesson ideas and inspiration for a vibrant new school year—all from the convenience of your computer or tablet! Broadcast live from the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, the 2015 NAEA Back-To-School Virtual Conference is your direct connection to professional learning and creative professionals! Explore Learning and Leading in a Visual Age with Maria Fabrizio, Illustrator and Communications Designer, Wordless News; and D'Wayne Edwards, founder of Pensole Footwear Design Academy. Take the insight shared by the artists even further when educators from DC schools and museums share lessons and classroom experiences inspired by the work of the keynote speakers. Interact in real-time with presenters, as well as art education professionals around the world who are engaging in the NAEA Virtual Conference experience! All registrants are eligible for great giveaways up for grabs throughout the Virtual Conference, including FREE registration for the 2016 NAEA National Convention in Chicago!! NAEA National Recognition of Art Educators Oct 1 Deadline Program Objectives:
NAEA / Artsonia Student Gallery Artsonia is the World's Largest Student Art Museum. Yet it's so much more than that! It's a free, safe, educational program for students and families, as well as a comprehensive resource for art educators. Plus, you can use funds raised through Artsonia to pay for your National Art Education Association (NAEA) membership. Building your own School Gallery on Artsonia is EASY! News From Other Sources...Omaha Peace Project fold a crane, create community, call for peace 
A luncheon, book sales and autographing session are also available, and professional development and continuing education credits are fulfilled through this conference. Nebraska Arts Council Upcoming Dates to Remember September 17: Paul Otero artist talk in Fred Simon Gallery 5:00-6:00 p.m. October 1: Set Deadline Grant applications due October 9: Allphin/Elliott-Bartle opening reception in Fred Simon Gallery 5:00-7:00 p.m. October 21: Cody Wheelock artwork at Governor's Residence November 1: Governor's Arts Awards nominations due November 15: Individual Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts applications due Nebraskans For The Arts
Earlier this year, both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives approved legislation to replace the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Combined, these two bills contain 13 arts-friendly provisions, including retaining the arts as a core academic subject. TAKE ACTION! Join arts education advocates across the nation and urge Nebraska members of Congress to support the arts-friendly provisions included in the education reform bill. HOW? Take a few minutes, keep the momentum going, sign the petition and encourage five of your friends and colleagues to do the same. View Nebraskans For The Arts Newsletter online
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